When Daniel Craig stepped down James Bond fter the release of the 2021 film ‘No Time to Die’, fans around the world have been searching for the next actor worthy of the role of 007.
Root he even suggested some actors who would fit the role including Damson Idris, Regé-Jean Page, Daniel Kaluuya, John Boyega and Kingsely Ben-Adir.
However, when we sit back and look at actors who have separated themselves from the pack, we see a pattern among one particular actor. Is it a coincidence that Aaron Pierre, the British actor, is everywhere these days, especially in films that showcase his specific talents? In other words, is Pierre being groomed to be the next secret agent of the British Secret Service (MI6)?
This is our theory, but please hear us out. In the role of Terry Richmond in the 2024 film Rebel Ridge, Pierre proved that he had the physical strength to handle the role of Bond.
Just watch this fight scene from the movie and imagine Pierre in a tuxedo rather than his casual clothes. He can argue with the best of them.
Moreover, through various roles he showed that he had acting talent. He played an evil ex-Marine (“Rebel Ridge”), an enslaved Black man in the 19th century (“Underground Railroad“), Malcolm X (“Genius: MLK/X“) and even a lion cub (“Mufasa: The Lion King”).
The fact that neither of these roles is similar to the other is an example of his skill as a movie star.
Finally (and perhaps most importantly) it has looks. While it may not be the most vital part of being 007, Bond is an infamous lady killer who can have almost any woman he wants. This is what makes him a flawed and compelling character, as often the women he falls in love with get him into a lot of trouble. If you go to any social media platform, thousands of women are always raving about a teenage man. Just check TikTok every day and a few changes highlight its look.
Not that he needs our facilitate, since he’s already doing quite well. But we cast our vote. Pierre is the future of 007.
This story originally appeared on January 10 on The Root, our sister site.
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